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Rolex 6538 Explorer dial

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NCRich

I had Marvellous Replica add one of these to my last order. They are pretty cheap and fun to work on. Been trying to do one of all they offer. This was the explorer dial. Similar to the other ones, replacing the plexi with a T-21, drilling the lugs, brass bezel, and add chamfers. This is a pretty cool big crown.

 

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BM284

Looks very nice Rich, I like the explorer dial subs. I think the brassing adds that extra subtle touch :D

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GC

Luv the explorer 369 dial! Just saw one on Hodinkie

 

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RussP

I think (my opinion only) that grey and black Nato really shows it off best.

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MAJ75

I think (my opinion only) that grey and black Nato really shows it off best.

 

I'm with you 100% Russ, when I saw the photos it was the first time I have ever preferred a nato over a bracelet on any watch.....

 

Something about that combo that really makes it sing..............

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k3rm87

Gosh that looks good.. and especially on the Bond Nato.. Good work!

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DTDOTB

That's a nice watch for sure. Good stuff :)

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Diver Dave

Very nice.

 

Clark for the T21? Fitment OK?

 

Dave

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NCRich

Very nice.

 

Clark for the T21? Fitment OK?

 

Dave

 

Yes I used a Clark. It fits fine, but nothing like a gen plexi would. The case and bezel construction are completely different. You glue it in.

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Diver Dave

Very nice.

 

Clark for the T21? Fitment OK?

 

Dave

 

Yes I used a Clark. It fits fine, but nothing like a gen plexi would. The case and bezel construction are completely different. You glue it in.

 

 

 

Hypo Cement I assume? Think it waterproofs, or not?

 

BTW, I have waterproofing test equipment if you (or anyone else for that matter) want a watch tested. You might already have one, but the offer stands.

 

 

 

Dave

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NCRich

Thanks for the offer. I usually use hypo cement. I think the factory uses some form of superglue. I usually have to break out the factory plexis. I just can't get them out whole.

 

They are crap anyway, but I rather not have to break them out.

 

I think that the gorilla superglue would make the seal quite watertite.

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Diver Dave

Thanks for the offer. I usually use hypo cement. I think the factory uses some form of superglue. I usually have to break out the factory plexis. I just can't get them out whole.

 

They are crap anyway, but I rather not have to break them out.

 

I think that the gorilla superglue would make the seal quite watertite.

 

 

I'd agree. Hypo cement is the old way, but as you say...

 

So you're punching them out with a crystal press (and breaking them), and then gluing. Makes sense. The diameter of the Clark stuff fitting OK? Or needing edge-turning?

 

 

Be interesting if you want to just try a case with your crystal installation done, with back, and crown installed, for waterproofing. If you want to lend one for a day I'll do a chamber run on it and post photos of the results. My guess is that many reps really are OK for waterproofing, and we just don't trust them. Just because of my maritime lifestyle this was the most worrisome part of retiring my 1665 for daily use and wearing a rep, and in my case the rep I bought was waterproof right outta the box.

 

There's no reason a glued in crystal wouldn't be perfectly fine shallow, but as the glue is a rigid compound and the actual acrylic crystals flex under pressure, I'd like to see if that flexation causes the glue to crack and then the case to leak at some depth. If that depth is 10 feet that's one thing, and if it's at 300 feet it's another. An experiment is in order if you want to collaborate.

 

Dave

 

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Beetleything

Really nice and others have said looks great on that NATO strap although i gotta say i like the rivet bracket too as it has a unique period look also.

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